Mississippi saw record turkey season in 2026
Mississippi set a turkey harvesting record in 2026. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said Thursday that the most recent turkey season yielded 17,907 birds being reported through…
Mississippi investing $5 million in 3 forestry projects
Mississippi is investing $5 million in three major forestry projects. Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that the Mississippi Development Authority approved the funding through the state's forestry facility grant program…
State Rep. Jansen Owen not seeking reelection for legislative seat to pursue DA role
State Rep. Jansen Owen will not look to retain his seat in the legislature with his eyes set on transitioning to being a public servant in the courtroom. Owen, a…
SuperTalk Eagle Hour 5/28/2026
Hattiesburg Regional week continues with a special two-hour broadcast from Pete Taylor Park: Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain and Assistant Director for Development, Lee Applewhite. Davis Willson, Southern…
Mississippi State softball blanked by Texas Tech 8-0 in World Series debut
Mississippi State softball's College World Series debut didn't go as hoped, with the Bulldogs getting blasted 8-0 in a shortened outing versus Texas Tech. Though broccoli was prevalent in the…
Hattiesburg, Starkville regionals to generate millions in economic impact
As tens of thousands of fans descend on Hattiesburg and Starkville for NCAA regional play this weekend, both college towns are expecting an economic boost as the first round of…
‘I don’t really think we’re the underdog’: Belhaven softball begins World Series run versus defending champions
Belhaven is once again at the apex of the Division III softball scene with yet another chance to bring a national title back home to Mississippi. The Blazers (42-10) rolled…
SCOTUS rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a…
2 juveniles facing charges after tossed beer can shatters George County deputy’s windshield
Two juveniles are facing charges after a tossed beer can shattered the windshield of a deputy's patrol vehicle. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said deputies responded to a call regarding…
Major Arkabutla Dam repairs to begin in early June
Work on the second phase of interim risk-reduction measures at Arkabutla Dam is set to begin roughly five months after officials originally planned to start construction. The U.S. Army Corps…
